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Choke cable cross reference, lengths and compatibility - Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650

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Wondering which choke cables are compatible across the Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650 motorcycle range? Below are the part numbers and sources for the various models. I'm hoping that someone will be able to measure their cable and send me the lengths so we can figure out which are going to be compatible with what... The CX650E and CX500E cables are not compatible with the CX500s due to the different design of the control end.

The table below is sortable if you click on the headings.

Year	Model	Part No.	Length	Sources	Notes
1978-1982	CX500 CX500 Deluxe CX500 Shadow CX500 Custom	17950-415-000	Top of locknut to end of outer 860mm Cable overall length 930mm	eBay US, eBay AU, eBay UK, eBay CA, CMSNL, Amazon	Has knob on the end saying "Choke". Thanks Murray for measuring
1981-1982	GL500	17950‑MA1‑000	?	CMSNL	What sort of end do these have?
1982	CX500E Sports	17950‑MC5‑000		CMSNL	Has no knob on the end like the 500s, has a barrel end for connecting to the handlebar lever
1983	CX650E Eurosport	17950‑MG0‑000	?	eBay AU	Has no knob on the end like the 500s, has a barrel end for connecting to the handlebar lever
1983	CX650 Custom CX400 Custom	17950‑ME8‑000	Outer sheath 900mm Cable length 965mm	eBay US CMSNL for MB4 part number	What sort of end do these have? Apparently 17920-449-010 is a valid part number too. 17950-MB4-001 is supposed to be compatible, from a VF1100CD. Same source states that the CX650E cable is also compatible.
1983	GL650 and GL650 Interstate	17950‑ME2‑000	?	eBay US, eBay AU	What sort of end do these have?